Cost of living in Oman compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oman is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 2.496 (€5.46) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 2.666 (€5.83) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 1.358 (€2.97) | €3.28 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 0.593 (€1.30) | €0.80 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 1.691 (€3.70) | €2.26 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 0.452 (€0.99) | €1.62 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 1.427 (€3.12) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 0.930 (€2.04) | €1.70 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 0.563 (€1.23) | €1.06 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 1.820 (€3.98) | €0.86 | + 363% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 8 (€17) | €6 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 1.449 (€3.17) | €1.64 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 0.409 (€0.90) | €0.82 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Oman is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 466 (€1,020) | €1,174 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 303 (€663) | €745 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 62 (€137) | €108 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 241 (€528) | €705 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 161 (€353) | €516 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 36 (€78) | €76 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 30 (€66) | €29 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 217 (€475) | €344 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 3.653 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 3.441 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oman is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 16 (€35) | €74 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 16 (€35) | €30 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 29 (€63) | €77 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 27 (€59) | €88 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Oman is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 7,644 (€16,725) | €22,798 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.213 (€0.47) | €1.23 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 14 (€30) | €42 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Oman is 44% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4.516 (€10) | €5.94 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 7 (€16) | €7 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 16 (€35) | €58 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 3.451 (€8) | €4.08 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 2.203 (€4.82) | €2.32 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 2.000 (€4.38) | €2.77 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 1.289 (€2.82) | €1.34 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 1.476 (€3.23) | €1.90 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 4.057 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Oman is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Oman | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 7 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 7 (€16) | €15 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 77 (€168) | €43 | + 287% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 23 (€50) | €39 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (€19) | €9 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1.902 (€4.16) | €2.66 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.545 (€8) | €3.78 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 158 (€346) | €466 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.060 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 21 (€46) | €49 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 1.920 (€4.20) | €4.86 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oman is 5% cheaper than in Spain
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